Manage your dual-sided card printing costs effectively with the genuine Evolis R7H206NAAA half-panel YMCKO-KO ribbon. Designed specifically for the Evolis Primacy 2, this technical ribbon is engineered for card designs that only require full-colour elements on a portion of the card's front surface, whilst needing black text and protective overlay coverage on both sides.

The ribbon features shortened Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan (YMC) panels that cover up to 50% of a standard card width—perfect for inserting an ID photo or corporate logo. It is paired with full-length Black (K) and clear protective Overlay (O) panels for both the front and reverse sides. This specialized panel layout gives you the capacity to print sharp black text, emergency contact details, and scannable barcodes anywhere across either side of the plastic card.

By applying a clear protective varnish to both the front and back surfaces, this ribbon seals your printed layout against premature fading, daily friction, and scratching without requiring a separate laminating hardware module.

Technical Specifications

Applications & Common Uses

The unique dual-sided protection and half-panel layout make the R7H206NAAA ribbon highly practical for specific high-wear corporate and educational card setups:

• Dual-Sided Photo ID Cards: Perfect for corporate badges where an employee portrait sits on the left or right side of the front face, with black contact information, facility guidelines, and barcodes covering the back.

• Student & Faculty Passes: A budget-conscious choice for educational institutions printing student photo badges that require a barcode on the reverse for library or cafeteria scanning.

• Membership & Loyalty Cards: Ideal for issuing durable club passes containing a localized colour logo on the front alongside clear terms, conditions, and member data on the back.

• Access Control Badges: Safely print over the top of proximity and smart access cards, ensuring the print on both sides is shielded from daily swipe reader wear.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between a YMCKO-K ribbon and this YMCKO-KO ribbon? A standard YMCKO-K ribbon only applies a protective overlay layer to the front side of the card. This YMCKO-KO ribbon applies a full, clear protective varnish overlay to both the front and back surfaces, providing twice the protection against scratches and daily wear.

How does the half-panel system save money? If your card design does not use full-bleed colour background graphics across the whole card, a full-panel ribbon wastes unused dye. By using half-length colour panels for localized elements (like an ID photo), the cost per print is lowered while still giving you full-width black printing capabilities across the entire card surface.

Where can I place the colour elements on my card design? The full-colour element (such as an employee photograph) must fit within a maximum zone of 35mm wide by 54mm high anywhere on the card layout. The black text and the protective overlay can be positioned anywhere across the entire surface of both sides.

Is the R7H206NAAA ribbon compatible with the first-generation Evolis Primacy? No. This ribbon is designed exclusively for the Evolis Primacy 2 desktop card printer. It will not fit, calibrate, or function inside the original, older-generation Evolis Primacy or Zenius printers.

How should I store this ribbon? Store your unused ribbon rolls in their original, unopened packaging in a cool, dry environment (ideally between 5°C and 25°C). Keep them away from dust, direct sunlight, high humidity, and heat sources, and aim to use the ribbon within one year of purchase.